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(04/19/2012) - Canada's Sports Hall of Fame announced Thursday that Olympic pairs champions Jamie Salé and David Pelletier will be inducted into its Hall of Fame Class of 2012. In addition to capturing gold at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Salé and Pelletier triumphed at the 2001 World Championships, won three Canadian national titles (2000-02) and claimed two Four Continents championships (2000-01). The highly decorated team was also awarded the 2001 Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy, given annually to Canada's top athlete, professional or amateur.

Salé and Pelletier may be most well-known for their involvement in the infamous judging scandal at the Salt Lake City Games, which resulted in their being awarded a second set of gold medals (in addition to those given to Russians Anton Sikharulidze and Elena Berezhnaia) in a special ceremony. This incident served as the impetus for the development and implementation of the international judging system.

Later, Salé and Pelletier would extend their relationship beyond the ice by getting married in 2005.